Fellowship
The Connect & Create Relay Scheme 2026 is open to young communications professionals in selected Sub-Saharan African countries. Applications close on 13 October 2026. The programme offers practical experience, training, individual mentoring, a training certificate, access to a peer network, and an allowance for communication activities. This opportunity is designed for early-career professionals who work in communications, journalism, media, or content creation. Selected participants will work directly with Creative Tandem projects in their country while building professional skills through hands-on support and mentoring.
Eligibility: Journalists, communications professionals, content creators, influencers, and media hosts or presenters. Applicants with 2 to 5 years of professional experience. Individuals with an active audience and a demonstrated local presence through social media, media platforms, or community networks. How are Applicants Selected: Based on review of an online application form, a short CV (in English or French), and a portfolio containing up to three examples of previous work demonstrating relevant experience and local presence.
How to apply: Applicants must complete the online application form, submit a short CV in English or French, and provide a portfolio of up to three previous work samples via the official InterArts Funding / Connect & Create application portal. 👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
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The Connect & Create Relay Scheme 2026 is open to young communications professionals in selected Sub-Saharan African countries. Applications close on 13 October 2026. The programme offers practical experience, training, individual mentoring, a training certificate, access to a peer network, and an allowance for communication activities.
This opportunity is designed for early-career professionals who work in communications, journalism, media, or content creation. Selected participants will work directly with Creative Tandem projects in their country while building professional skills through hands-on support and mentoring.
The Connect & Create Relay Scheme 2026 is a professional development programme focused on cultural communications. It selects young communications professionals across 12 African countries to work directly with Creative Tandem projects, building their skills through hands-on work, professional training, individual mentoring, and networking.
Communications, journalism, media, content creation, storytelling, social media, editorial planning, media relations, and cultural reporting (with a focus on performing arts, music, and the wider cultural and creative industries).
Journalists, communications professionals, content creators, influencers, and media hosts or presenters.
Applicants with 2 to 5 years of professional experience.
Individuals with an active audience and a demonstrated local presence through social media, media platforms, or community networks.
Based on review of an online application form, a short CV (in English or French), and a portfolio containing up to three examples of previous work demonstrating relevant experience and local presence.
South Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Uganda, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Senegal.
Participating countries across Sub-Saharan Africa (remote/field work tied to local Creative Tandem projects).
Unspecified (Cohort selected across 12 participating African countries).
An allowance provided for communication activities carried out for the supported project.
Professional training certificate.
Access to a peer network of communication professionals across participating countries and the Connect & Create ecosystem.
Individual mentoring and hands-on experience.
Unspecified duration of the Connect & Create Relay Scheme cohort cycle.
Applicants must complete the online application form, submit a short CV in English or French, and provide a portfolio of up to three previous work samples via the official InterArts Funding / Connect & Create application portal.
Journalists, communications professionals, content creators, influencers, and media hosts or presenters. Applicants with 2 to 5 years of professional experience. Individuals with an active audience and a demonstrated local presence through social media, media platforms, or community networks.
Based on review of an online application form, a short CV (in English or French), and a portfolio containing up to three examples of previous work demonstrating relevant experience and local presence.
South Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Uganda, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Senegal.
Applicants must complete the online application form, submit a short CV in English or French, and provide a portfolio of up to three previous work samples via the official InterArts Funding / Connect & Create application portal.
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